Scientific knowledge is generally considered to have a positive effect on society. in which situation would scientific knowledgmost likely have a negative effect on society?

The correct answer would be option D.

Explanation:

Scientific knowledge is should be used for a positive effect on society or for the betterment of society. When scientific knowledge is misrepresented to influence the general public for backing their or personal agenda would have a negative effect on society.

This type of use of scientific knowledge might be the reason for the rift between the scientific community and the general public.

Thus, the correct answer would be option D.

the three components of a nucleotide are the nitrogenous base, the phosphate group and the five-carbon sugar.

the principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to test the hypothesis, and development of a conclusion that confirms, rejects, or modifies the hypothesis.